Weather Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday C.J. Gish Jul 2, 2025National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Education End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 2025Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Government + Politics DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Business AAA: Record 72.2M Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week Aixa Diza | AAA Jun 27, 2025Independence Day trips up 2.4% over 2024.
Education University of Florida considers new fees for out-of-state students Nick Anschultz Jun 26, 202510% hike would take effect for the fall semester
Government + Politics Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2025Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
State News Florida Florida’s hippopotamus, Lu, dies at 65 in Homosassa Springs Staff Reports Jun 9, 2025Lu moved to Florida in 1964.
Local News Study confirms invasive termites are crossbreeding and spreading Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS May 31, 2025Scientists spot hybrid swarms of destructive insects in Florida.
Education UF confirms Ono presidency after questioning his stance on DEI, climate change Seth Johnson May 27, 2025Top choice goes to the Florida Board of Governors for final confirmation.
Government + Politics DeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge Staff Reports May 23, 2025Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.
Crime Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges Staff Reports May 12, 2025Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
Education University of Florida poised to poach Michigan president Lee Ann Anderson May 5, 2025Search committee names Santa J. Ono sole finalist for UF presidency.
Sports World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend Seth Johnson Mar 17, 2025Events are free, open to public.
Education UF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024 Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 11, 2025Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
Government + Politics Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements Mike Dame Feb 5, 2025Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
News DeSantis taps Florida AG for U.S. Senate Carolina Lumetta | World News Group Jan 17, 2025Moody to complete Marco Rubio's Senate term.
Government + Politics Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 2025Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + Politics New year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 2025Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Education Florida 4-H aims for the stars with space-focused career advancement programs Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Dec 27, 2024Across Florida 4-H have added space science into STEM lessons.
Crime Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
News FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 Fleet shipwrecks FWC Nov 27, 2024Coins stolen valued over $1 million.
Business Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers Staff Reports Nov 22, 2024Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Government + Politics Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Elections Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House J.C. Derrick Nov 6, 2024GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.